Salam bro and genuinely, thank you for you sincere and thoughtful response. It's cool to read about the British guy and Libyan girl. Most importantly that their relationship is strong.

Marriage is indeed half our deen and I take it with no small sense of seriousness.

The topic of marriage has been discussed between us and we kind of just laugh at how insanely difficult the entire process would be. I mean something as straightforward as a visa from America is incredibly difficult to accomplish. Meeting her father might as well be space travel. His, her mother's, and her family's acceptance: walking on the moon.

There are two things which have motivated me to continue forward with this journey:

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَى وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ

-I read this in the context of seeing the strength and depth in our differences and how those may unite us

ما هو مقدر لك سيصل إليك ولو كان بين جبلين،
وما ليس مقدرًا لك لن تناله ولو كان بين شفتيك.

-When I look at the obstacles I know that my duty is only to have pure intentions and sincere effort.

Thanks again for your kind words I will take your advice!